Camp Chowenwaw Park
Camp Chowenwaw Park - Treehouse Point, near Green Cove Springs, Florida, is a unique camping destination that offers a blend of adventure and comfort. With treehouse accommodations that sleep up to four, you can enjoy a cozy night high above the ground, surrounded by nature.
The campground features clean amenities, including a community kitchen and bathhouse, making it easy to settle in. Visitors have highlighted the fun of the treehouses, with one camper noting, “The treehouses were so fun to stay in and being higher up gave us chances of a breeze.” There’s also a swimming pool nearby, perfect for cooling off after a day of exploring.
For those who love the outdoors, there are short trails for hiking and a kayak launch for some water fun on Black Creek. The area is rich with wildlife, and you might even spot some alligators in the nearby pond. Camp Chowenwaw is a great spot for families, with plenty of space for kids to roam and play. As one reviewer put it, “This place is a kids' paradise.”
Whether you're roasting marshmallows by the fire or enjoying a meal in the screened-in mess hall, Camp Chowenwaw Park offers a memorable camping experience that combines the thrill of treehouse living with the comforts of home.
Description
Camp Chowenwaw (Cho’-wen-waw), is a beautiful 150-acre site at the mouth of Black Creek, near its confluence with the St. Johns River. The Girl Scout Council of Duval County operated the site as a camp for over 70 years. The original cabins and the Big Cabin were built with federal aid using logs cut on site. The camp opened on July 1, 1933. Camp Chowenwaw has played an important role in the lives of three generations of young women in Northeast Florida. Thousands of campers have stayed at the Camp; many have gone on to be leaders in our community. In 2006, Clay County purchased the camp from the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council with assistance from Florida Communities Trust using Florida Forever funds. It is now a public park offering a variety of recreation including trails, camping and overnight cabins, nature programs, fishing pier, canoe launch, picnicking, swimming pool, museum, playground, and meeting rooms. The Park is managed as a conservation, historic preservation, and outdoor recreation area.
Location
Camp Chowenwaw Park is located in Florida
Address
1517 Ball Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Coordinates
30.03673137 N
81.71281755 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups